Guelleh wins 6th term in Djibouti amid opposition boycott; 1999–present leader, 78, reshaping a key Horn of Africa ally. #IOG #Djibouti
President Ismail Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth term in Djibouti's presidential election with over 97% of the vote. The election featured a single minor opponent and was boycotted by major opposition parties. Constitutional changes removed age limits, enabling Guelleh, 78, to extend his 27-year rule in this strategically vital Horn of Africa nation.